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Cambelt replacement (or 'timing belt replacement') according to your Ford's schedule is essential - as a snapped belt can cause major engine damage. However, replacement can come at a price, which is where our 11,064 garages and Ford Mobile Mechanics come in! It is often cost-effective to replace your Water Pump at the same time.

Very happy with the service ,they came for my car and dropped back off,very pleasant,I booked online for a service and was quoted £99 ,but they where very honest and said it’s only £69 as it’s my cars first service,will definitely get 2nd service done from them ,, thank you

22.01.18

Sharon, Suzuki Swift

They've done a first class job on the car!

22.01.18

john, Vauxhall Zafira

Everything was good

18.01.18

Aziz, BMW 5 Series

Car booked in for front and rear discs/pads, very reasonable cost and all sorted fairly quickly aswell! Would definitely recommend this garage - good service, quick and a competitive price for all work undertaken.
Thanks

Very pleased with the service , I'm going to keep this garage for any future jobs. Highly recommend.

16.02.18

Alina, Citroen C3

Great job done by Patrick .

16.02.18

Dan, Volkswagen Passat

First time customer - received a quote promptly after posting for quotes and was soon in contact via phone. Front wheel bearing needed changing and confiemd job over phone and was booked. Job completed as scheduled plus brought some other issues to my attentiion but without being pushy. I will be using them again. Mini Cooper S

14.02.18

michael, MINI Hatch

Excellent service, fast and no nonsense. Would definitely use again

12.02.18

Manik, Audi A4

Fantastic from start to finish. Really clear on what would be carried out and how much it would cost. Regular updates. Free pick up/ drop off. Full service and my car was back with me the same morning without me having to miss work. Excellent customer service. Will definitely be returning.

Great garage. I knew my car needed work so booked it in for a spring replacement after a dodgy pot hole broke it. My usual garage was full so I found this garage using this website.. ten times better than my usual garage! They found a few other jobs that needed doing and repaired at a very good price and checked everything over with me. They found jobs my garage had advised did not need doing which could have wrecked my car in the long run! Great staff who know what they're doing and fix the problems at a great price and are very fair.. have had 3 other jobs fixed by them afterwards and will use them always in the future. Thanks

02.02.18

Antony, Volkswagen Golf

Found the fault and fix the problem in less than 30 mins when other garages havent had a clue what the problem was. Many thanks. Highly recommended.

Trading as Motortech Mobile Mechanic, Fabio can trusted to carry out the work & is very efficient at both quotes & when working on the job. Delighted to have found somebody like Fabio and he really does deserve 5 stars. Competitive pricing too.

15.07.17

Andrew, Alfa Romeo Mito

Nice guy, convient as did at my house as couldnt get out. Honest and told me I didnt need new discs. Did a good job at a good price, will be using again.

04.07.17

Jason, Renault Clio

Great, friendly, professional service. Only took an hour or so to sort the problem and the final price was even just a touch under the quote. Would recommend.

30.06.17

Dave, Citroen C5

Big Thankyou to Fabio, replaced Cambelt on our Fiesta today, arrived as agreed and completed the work in a matter of hours. Very impressed with the service, which included changing the water pump and ancillary belt in the price quoted, unlike some other garages. All work completed at my home address. Fabio was also happy to discuss other issues I had with the car and suggested probable causes/solutions. Would definitely recommend Motortech, was also given a quote for a Full service on my Fiesta and will be using Motortech again in the future.

23.06.17

Robert, Ford Fiesta

I can only endorse the 5/5 feedback that Fabio has previously received. I made contact with regards to the replacement of cam belt assembly for my Audi TT. Fabio responded very quickly with a very competitive estimate. On the day, he arrived on time, carried out the work effectively, was more than happy that I watched (only out of pure interest) explaining to me what he was doing at various times. Once completed, he completely tided the area.
We will certainly be contacting Fabio when our cars require routine servicing and/or other work and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others.

Great service they come picked up the car and looked at it ordered the part replaced it and dropped it off the next day easy to get in touch with fully recommended

16.02.18

Michael, Ford Fiesta

Great job , thanks

13.02.18

Gav, Ford Focus

Took a little longer than usual but all work was done to a high standard......

09.02.18

Stephen, Citroen C4

Another great job done by Pool Street, my daughters car had a couple of potential issues I asked to be looked at, the Clutch and the head gasket, Pool street investigated and advised I needed the clutch but the head gasket was fine, lets face it not all garages would of done that, but they only did the job that needed doing, they didn't inflate the issues or cost, I have no problem recommending these guys.

08.02.18

adrian, Peugeot 206

Excellent service from the staff advised correctly and work carried out as required ,would definitely recommend this place,

What is a Cambelt?

The cambelt helps your engine run efficiently by making sure its valves open and close in sync. The cambelt ensures your engine parts run in harmony, keeping the timings just right to make the engine as efficient as possible.

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Where is the Cambelt located?

So, where is the cambelt exactly? This depends on your vehicle:

In front wheel drive vehicles the cambelt is usually on the left hand side of your engine

In rear wheel drive vehicles the cambelt is usually at the front of the engine, usually protected by a plastic cover

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How much does a Cambelt Change cost?

While the rubber Cambelt itself costs very little, there is a certain amount of work and expertise involved in fitting it and ensuring the engine's timing is set correctly. Cambelt change costs vary, ranging from £300-£600. The price will depend on:

The make and model of your vehicle

Your location

Your mechanic or garage

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What are the symptoms of a worn Cambelt?

There are many signs which point to a problem with your cambelt including:
High pitched, whirring engine sounds
Juddering when the engine is on
Difficulty starting up your vehicle
Spots of oil or coolant on your cambelt

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What happens if your Cambelt breaks?

If the cambelt breaks it could cause serious internal damage to your engine which can be very expensive or even impossible to fix.

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Should I change my Water Pump and Cambelt at the same time?

Your garage may have recommended a water pump change at the same time as your cambelt change. This is because both parts are located in the same area and typically become worn out at the same point in a vehicle's life. Changing both parts at the same time can save on future labour costs.

Average rating for FordCambelt Change bookings

4.79

251 reviews

Jozsef

Yesterday

Ford Fiesta

Well, I was happy with the service but i had to pay more as they did not included the tensioners in the price and i wanted to have to change the breakfluid and another belts tio. It was a good price.
I have 12 month guarantee too which is great. I will go back to this company.
The negative side is as i’ve seen it that there is no proper customer service and those guys are overloaded and stressed. It is not theirs fault. This is a Management fault! Otherwise they gave a good and fast service, thanks.
Thats why i gave 4 stars because of the scustoner service.

Mr Tyre Ltd - Worcester

Donna

15/02/2018

Ford Focus

Took my car in at 9am and had it back just after 1pm, great service all round. I will be using this place again, thanks. Highly recommend!!

Central Auto Point Mot Centre

Andrew

10/02/2018

Ford Puma

Honest work and I was informed of some issues I thought may show up. Asked and advised on solution, no hard selling just an honest approach . I would recommend Barry without a doubt. Good experience.

BDMechanics

Dave

07/02/2018

Ford Transit Courier

The work was well done, I was kept informed all the way through the job. They where also fast and efficient. Would highly recommend

Tranztec

Ford Cambelt Change Cost

A Cambelt Change will likely cost between £300-£400. It will vary depending on your Ford model due to differences in labour time and parts needed. Take a look below at the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of the top car makes.

Cambelt Change Cost by Ford Model

Ford Model

Average Price

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Ford Focus

£281.80

Ford Fiesta

£267.85

Ford Mondeo

£307.70

Ford Ka

£288.55

Ford S-Max

£348.91

Ford Transit Connect

£257.64

Ford C-Max

£300.94

Ford Fusion

£269.64

Ford Galaxy

£328.42

Ford Kuga

£311.03

Ford Transit

£366.57

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/11/2017 and 18/02/2018.

What is a Cambelt?

The cambelt is a rubber belt which controls the timing of a vehicle’s internal combustion engines. It is vital in the process of making the vehicle run smoothly as it also ensures the crankshaft and camshaft rotate in synchronisation.

A snapped cambelt is uncommon however tension issues are more widespread.

If the belt is too loose it will end up whipping around inside the engine which will cause a variety of knock on effects and if the belt is too tight it will put a strain on the bearings of the cogs it's fitted to.

A tight belt will cause a whining noise to be emitted from the engine so if you hear this sound make sure to book a repair as soon as possible. You shouldn’t wait until this happens though, as the damage caused by a faulty cambelt will end up costing you even more money in repairs.

Signs that your Cambelt needs Replacing

A squealing noise can be heard when starting the vehicle

Starting issues

A glazed or glossy look to the belt

Cambelt Replacement prices

As you will see in the FAQ section and video above, the cost of a cambelt repair can vary depending on the vehicle and garage. The biggest cost associated with this job type will be the labour itself.

This is because the parts are based deep within the engine and getting to them takes time. The components themselves won’t cost you a huge amount as they are not complex so don’t be surprised to see labour costs making up the biggest part of the bill.

Even if your cambelt doesn’t completely break its important to keep an eye on the component as per the instructions provided by your cars manufacturer, if you leave it for too long, the belt could snap and cause catastrophic engine failure.

The cambelt will need replacing at some point, usually around the 30,000 – 50,000 mile mark but make sure to consult the vehicles owner’s manual to double check as it may vary depending on the vehicle.

If you are looking for cambelt repair or cambelt repalcement, WhoCanFixMyCar is the best place to find cambelt change cost online.

Cambelt change is a relatively simple repair and cambelt replacement price should generally be close the the national average as shown at the top of this page.

However, it is impossible to predict cambelt replacement cost as each car is different, as is the extent of damage.

How much to change timing belt?

(A timing belt is another word for a cambelt)

The cost to change a timing belt should not vary from the cost to change a cambelt as they are literally the same thing.

So if you want to know how much to change a timing belt, you can use the form at the top of this page to get a quote for a new timing belt.

If you want to replace timing belt and want to find out the timing belt change cost from local garages, make sure to use WhoCanFixMyCar.

Timing belt replacement cost will vary from one car to another however timing belt repalcement should not be the most expensive repair.

Remember, if you want to replace timing belt yourself, don't! Trying to carry out a repair yourself is incredibly dangerous!

Replace timing belt cost will only spiral out of control if you attempt it yourself and then take it to a garage for timing belt change.

The last thing you want is timing belt change cost to increase!

Get Your Cambelt Repaired or Replaced with WhoCanFixMyCar

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we have simplified the process.

We work with a network of over 10,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive Cambelt repair deals for you.

To find the best Cambelt Replacement or Repair service available in your region;

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Give us a few details about your car and your requirements

We’ll send you a great selection of quotes from mechanics and garages in your area

You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best Cambelt deal in your area, before booking the Cambelt Replacement or Repair online.